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| Category | IMSA GTP | ||||||||
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| Constructor | BMW/March Engineering | ||||||||
| Predecessor | March 86G | ||||||||
| Technical specifications[1] | |||||||||
| Chassis | Aluminium monocoque, reinforced at key points with carbon fibre honeycomb, and a steel tube sub frame | ||||||||
| Length | 4,775 mm (188.0 in) | ||||||||
| Width | 1,994 mm (78.5 in) | ||||||||
| Height | 1,067 mm (42.0 in) | ||||||||
| Wheelbase | 2,667 mm (105.0 in) | ||||||||
| Engine | BMW M12/14 2,000 cc (122.0 cu in) 16 valve, DOHC I4, turbocharged, mid engine, longitudinally mounted | ||||||||
| Transmission | Hewland 5 Speed LSD | ||||||||
| Weight | 908 kg (2,001.8 lb) | ||||||||
| Tires | Goodyear Eagle | ||||||||
| Competition history | |||||||||
| Notable entrants | BMW North America | ||||||||
| Notable drivers | Davy Jones John Andretti David Hobbs John Watson | ||||||||
| Debut | 1986 Grand Prix of Miami | ||||||||
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| Teams' Championships | 0 | ||||||||
| Constructors' Championships | 0 | ||||||||
| Drivers' Championships | 0 | ||||||||
The BMW GTP was an IMSA GTP sports racing car built by BMW in 1986. Four March 86Gs were rebuilt by BMW North America into the BMW GTP, and fitted with a Formula One-derived BMW M12/14 turbocharged straight-four engine. Like the F1 cars that used the M12 engine, the BMW GTPs were fragile, and often retired from races; however, when they did complete a race, the BMW GTP was usually classified in the overall top ten. For longevity purposes in endurance races, it usually ran around 800 hp (597 kW; 811 PS). However, in qualifying trim, 1,400 hp (1,044 kW; 1,419 PS) was feasible; combined with the aerodynamics the 220+mph top speed was limited only by gearing.